Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was introduced 2 years after the WX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX160 IS grades against the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS against the WX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WX10 is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and WX10.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX160 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.